(A) Every permit issued by the Community Development Department under the provisions of this chapter shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by the permit is not completed and final approval is granted by the Community Development Director or designee (authorized officer, agent and/or official) within 180 days from the date the permit is issued.
(B) (1) A permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which he or she may commence, continue or complete work authorized by that permit when he or she is unable to complete the work and obtain final approval from the Community Development Director or designee (authorized officer, agent and/or official) prior to the initial expiration date.
(2) The Community Development Director or designee (authorized officer, agent and/or official) may extend the time of action by the permittee upon written request by the permittee.
(C) If a permit has expired, work on the project shall not be commenced or continued until a new permit is first obtained to do so. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay application and plan check fees and secure a new permit. The Community Development Director or designee (authorized officer, agent and/or official) can reduce the fees if no changes have been made or will be made in either the scope of the original project or plans and specifications for the project; if no additional plan review is required to determine compliance with current regulations; and if the applicant can demonstrate reduced fees will offset costs of processing the reapplication.
(`61 Code, § 5.16) (Ord. 907, passed 12-21-1999; Am. Ord. 939, passed 5-20-2003; Am. Ord. 1008, passed 2-1-2011; Am. Ord. 1018, passed 9-3-2013)